BLACKPINK, BTS, and NewJeans are just a few of the K-pop powerhouses that have taken over the Billboard Hot 100, proving that the global wave of Korean pop is stronger than ever. In this list, we’re diving into the top 10 K-pop songs that have made their mark on the Billboard Hot 100!
01. “Dynamite” – BTS
The first fully English single from BTS, this song hit #1 on the Hot 100 in 2020 and stayed there for three non-consecutive weeks. It was a major moment for K-pop on the global stage!
02. “Butter” – BTS
Another all-English bop from BTS, “Butter” dominated the #1 spot for 10 consecutive weeks in 2021, making it one of the longest-charting K-pop songs on the Hot 100.
03. “Pink Venom” – BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2022. It was part of their highly anticipated album BORN PINK.
04. “Super Shy” – NewJeans
This upbeat track reached #48 in 2023 and marked the girl group’s highest-charting single so far.
05. “Cupid” (Twin Version) – FIFTY FIFTY
This catchy hit reached #17 in 2023, making FIFTY FIFTY one of the fastest K-pop groups to debut on the Hot 100.
6. “Ice Cream” – BLACKPINK & Selena Gomez
A sweet collab between BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez, this song debuted at #13 in 2020, becoming another milestone for the girl group.
7. “SEVEN” feat. Latto – Jungkook (BTS)
Jungkook’s solo debut track “SEVEN” featuring rapper Latto reached #1 in 2023, scoring the top spot in Jungkook’s career.
8. “APT.” – Rosé and Bruno Mars
This catchy bop had a strong debut on the Billboard Hot 100, making an entrance at #8. With its solid streaming numbers, it is expected to climb up the chart.
9. “The Feels” – TWICE
TWICE’s first full English song debuted at #83 in 2021, marking the group’s entry into the Hot 100.
10. “Like Crazy” – Jimin (BTS)
Jimin made history as the first South Korean solo artist to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with this dreamy track in 2023.
